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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.35, 1,266.53 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.35, 1,266.53 and 259.44 is: 389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.35 : 1,266.53 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.35/1,266.53 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.35x = 1,266.53 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.35x = 328,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,587.25/844.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.16

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